Condensed Milk Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Condensed milk is a dairy product that provides a concentrated source of calcium, which is essential for bone, teeth, and muscle health .
Because the production process involves removing water and typically adding sugar, this ingredient is a significant source of added sugars and saturated fats, which are key nutrients of concern for overconsumption in national dietary guidelines .
While dairy consumption is strongly linked to a decreased risk of colorectal cancer, some evidence suggests that high intake of whole-milk dairy products may be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer mortality .
Although condensed milk is a processed dairy product, large systematic reviews indicate that whole-milk dairy foods are not generally associated with increased cardiometabolic risk in children or adults .

Interesting fact

Condensed milk was originally developed in the mid-19th century as a solution to milk-borne illnesses and spoilage, becoming a vital field ration during the American Civil War.

Standout nutrients

SUPER

SOURCE

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

SUPER

SOURCE

Iodine

SUPER

SOURCE

Calcium

SUPER

SOURCE

Choline

275

kcal per 100g

Protein7.43g

Fat8.57g

Sugar43.4g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.37g

Monounsat2.23g

Saturated5.27g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VegetarianPescatarianGluten Free

Sustainability

Moderate

Dairy production has significant greenhouse gas emissions, though concentration reduces transport weight relative to fresh milk.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Room Temperature

1–2 years

Unopened cans are highly shelf-stable

Refrigerate After Opening

1–2 weeks

Transfer to a sealed container after opening

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 3 validated sources

Swiss Food Database

2 contributing source foods

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

The Relationship between Whole-Milk Dairy Foods and Metabolic Health Highlights an Opportunity for Dietary Fat Recommendations to Evolve with the State of the Science - PMC

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Global Review of Dairy Recommendations in Food-Based Dietary Guidelines - PMC

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Milk and Dairy Products and Their Nutritional Contribution to the Average Polish Diet - PMC

[7]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

33.3

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